niagara falls (n.y. and ont.)

Relates the story of Homan Walsh, a fifteen-year-old boy who in 1847 successfully flew a kite over the Niagara River from Canada to the United States, enabling work to begin on a suspension bridge over Niagara Falls.

While sightseeing in Niagara Falls, the Boxcar children investigate a rash of souvenir store thefts.

Christina and Grant, while on a trip with their grandparents to Niagara Falls, discover mysterious barrels tumbling down from the falls.

Provides information about Niagara Falls, discussing how they were formed, their physical features, how they used to make power, and more.

Describes a French acrobat's seemingly suicidal stunts on a tightrope over Niagara Falls.

Explore the past, present, and future of Niagara Falls.

In Waterfalls, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that transform the earth into waterfalls.

"The Thea Sisters are taking a trip to Canada! They have been invited to do some bird-watching with a group of friends. The girls are enjoying learning more about Canada and their love for hockey. But during their trip, one of their group members mysteriously disappears. They set off to Niagara Falls to find him. Can they solve the mystery?"--Back cover.

Nik Wallenda's story as well as tales of others who attempted to walk across Niagra Falls are included in this high-interest text.

Grant, Christina, and their friends accompany Mimi and Papa to Niagra Falls and find a mystery to solve.